Angelica is Mr. Mac's niece and god-daughter. Being a god parent is a special honor and creates a close bond; you are supposed to support the child, take an interest in them and be a good influence on them. It is a Christian tradition, especially among Catholics.

Ryleigh is Mr. Mac's grand-niece. Flower girls are often shy and not sure what to do as this is the first wedding most have ever attended, so my friend and mentor Barbara Wotherspoon and I encouraged Ryleigh to toss the rose petals. Tossing rose petals before the bride walks down the aisle is a common western tradition.

Weddings held in a church have an altar. Outdoor weddings usually erect an arch to give a pretty backdrop and as a demarcation of where the ceremony will be held. The arch is the white thing decorated with tulle and ivy [the green vine (plant)]. On LEFT: my daughters Anna and Melissa. On RIGHT: Mr. Mac's children Curtis and Kara.

We were married by Fulton MacPherson, a Justice of the Peace [not a minister]. Here are the words of our ceremony:

FULTON: We are gathered here on this important occasion to witness the joining of this man and this woman in marriage. Will you who are present today, surround this couple in love, offering them the joys of your friendship? Will you support this couple in their relationship? At times of conflict will you offer them the strength of your wisest counsel and the comfort of your thoughtful concern? At times of joy, will you celebrate with them, nourishing their love for one another?

GUESTS SIT

FULTON ADDRESSED BRIDE AND GROOM: This is a solemn and important occasion for each of you. In marriage, you not only acquire legal obligations and legal rights with respect to each other, but you each entrust your future to the other and join his or her life to your own, with all its joys and all its burdens. BERNIE and KATHRYN have invited us to share in this celebration as they affirm their love before us, pledge their faith to one another and enter into the joys and privilege of marriage. Love is one of the highest experiences we human beings can have and it can add depth of meaning to our lives. The day-to-day companionship, the pleasure in doing things together or in doing separate things but exchanging experiences, is a continuous and central part of what a man and woman who love each other can share. It takes good sense, courage, faithfulness and generosity to withstand the troubles and trials of married life, but if you will love each other patiently and generously, you will be able to bear such trials and you will find happiness through them. Indeed, generous unselfish love is happiness, and you will attain it in no lesser way. In marriage, each of you gives yourself to the other wholly.

Angelica, Mr. Mac's niece and god-daughter, read the following famous excerpt from the book "The Prophet" written by Kahlil Gibran (a Lebanese-American, published in 1923).

Excerpt from "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran

“Let there be spaces in your togetherness,

And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Love one another but make not a bond of love:

Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

Fill each others cup but drink not from one cup.

Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf.

Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,

Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.

Congratulations！ So happy to hear this. some words in Chinese：wish you 白头偕老 百年好合 [wish you a lifetime of Love For All Seasons] -speaker

Mr. Mac: Even for winter?Mrs. Mac: Especially for winter!

Dear Shan Shan, I am so sorry, I did not have any travel on this vacation. I['m getting] ready for my IELTS test which will be started on 20th of this month, but I joined Jolin's birthday party and The Third China Model United Nations Conference For High Schools. That's a lot of fun! Big hugs, Duncan Zhang

Hello, Ms. Kathryn (or Ms. MacIntyre) I am Howard from 10F. I'm really glad to know that you married our delightful principal. In this summer, most of we [us] students have our IELTS exam and so do I. So it is a quite busy but enjoyable vacation. From the books we learned last semester, I began to learn the real English that I may never understand if I didn't come to this program. That really helps me on both IELTS exam and English study. Thank you so much. And hope that you can be happy every day because "you will never have to be alone". Sincerely yours, Howard

More from Howard: Yes, that was really different comparing with a Chinese wedding. In China we always use some electronic equipment to play music but I saw that you have a band for the ceremony which is really cool and makes people feel closer to each other. Having a wedding outside is the best idea. I believe something important in one's life just like a wedding need[s] to be attested by sacred nature. And I have to say I admire people like you. Even if you were not that energetic and powerful when you were young, you are still learning and pursuing love. I think this is the difference because most Chinese people of your age don't have a confidence to have a new relationship. And all of us students love you so much because we saw you being responsible to us even more than some Chinese teachers. Ms. Rusu taught us about taking risks in drama and I think you are really doing that in your life and you changed us on a level. I think you make me know the meaning of being a great teacher Personally, I like the picture which Mr. MacIntyre wears a vivid hat. It looks like a beret. That makes him so delightful and lovable. Please take care of yourself and our lovable principal.

Hi! Dear Shan Shan: Congratulations [on your] wedding! I'm glad to receive your email and I saw many pictures of you and Mr. MacIntyre. (Oh my god... I ask[ed] hundreds of my classmates how to spell Mr. My King Tell...) Hope you can 白头到老 长长久久 (two Chinese words which mean "you can love each other forever"). And my vacation... I almost stayed at TOEFL class [the] whole summer. However I went to Mt. Yuntai for just one day with Allen and some friends from 10C. So enjoy- able! Miss u soooooooooo much, I can't wait to see you. (I miss the time that I have to speak English, hahahaha) See you in two weeks! Best wishes 10F Roy

Dear Shan Shan: Long time no see! It's so exciting to see your wedding pictures! You're so beautiful! I studied IELTS in our summer vacation. That's quite boring but useful (I hope so). I can't wait to see you! Love you! Yours Charlotte

Hi Shan Shan I'm Victor in 10B. I went to Xi Zang with my parents. I will show you some picture. Best wishes.